No More Active Zika Transmission in Miami, Florida, CDC Says

There is no longer active Zika transmission in South Florida because there have been no new cases of the virus reported in Miami-Dade County for at least 45 days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a release on Friday.

Florida was the first state to report local transmission of the virus in July. In the late summer and early fall, three neighborhoods in Miami were considered "red" Zika zones by the CDC, meaning mosquitoes in these areas were carrying the virus, which presented a significant risk to pregnant women. There are 184 cases of locally acquired Zika in Florida.

Now, in December 2016, there are no red areas in Florida, but all of Miami-Dade county still has the "yellow" Zika zone designation. That means there's still a risk of developing Zika from a local mosquito, but there is not enough evidence to indicate the risk is as high as it is in red areas.

The CDC says pregnant and trying-to-conceive women should consider postponing travel to places classified as yellow, including all of Miami-Dade County.

The CDC also recommends:

If you are pregnant...

Consider postponing travel to Miami-Dade County.

Take precautions to prevent mosquito bites no matter where you live, but especially if you live in or must travel to Miami-Dade County.

Regardless of symptoms, ask your health care provider to test you for Zika virus if you live in or have visited any part of Miami-Dade County since Aug. 1.

Ask your doctor to test you for Zika and consult your doctor if you have had unprotected sex with someone living in or who has traveled to any part of Miami-Dade County since Aug. 1.

If you or your partner lives in or has recently visited Miami-Dade County since Aug. 1, abstain from sex or use a condom correctly every time you have sex.

Ask your doctor to test you for Zika exposure at every prenatal appointment, no matter where you live.

Ask your doctor to test you for Zika if you have symptoms of the virus or were possibly exposed to it.

If you are trying to conceive...

Regardless of your gender, if you or your partner lives in Miami-Dade County, consult with your doctor before trying to conceive. Take strict precautions against mosquito bites.

If you are a woman who has traveled to Miami-Dade County or had unprotected sex with someone who traveled to Miami-Dade County since Aug. 1, wait 8 weeks before trying to get pregnant.

If you are a man who has traveled to Miami-Dade County or had unprotected sex with someone who traveled to Miami-Dade County since Aug. 1, wait 8 weeks before trying to conceive.

If you live in Miami-Dade County or another area with active Zika, talk to your doctor, regardless of your gender, before trying to conceive.

If you are a man who had Zika, wait 6 months before trying to conceive. If you are a woman who had Zika, wait 8 weeks before trying to conceive.

Live outside Florida? You should still protect yourself from mosquito bites. It will protect your health and your baby's.

Apply mosquito repellent every day whenever you go outside. DEET- and picaridin-based mosquito repellents are safe to use during pregnancy.

Wear long sleeves, pants and socks that are permethrin-treated. You can buy them with permethrin or treat them yourself.

As much as possible, stay inside during peak mosquito hours, between sunrise and sunset. Aedes mosquitos, which pass Zika, are still present at night (though they're less active) so still wear mosquito repellent if you go out after dark.

Sleep in screened-in rooms or rooms with closed windows and air-conditioning.

Regardless of where you live, it's important to stay informed of developments, so check in regularly at CDC.gov and with your local health department to stay up-to-date on Zika in your area.